What is my right as tenant if my landlord harrasing me to lock me out of my apartment and accusing me not paying my rent as i do

A landlord may not remove a tenant from his/her rental property without going through the proper process. If your landlord locks you out, you may...

Does a landlord refusing to renew a Seattle residential lease constitute retaliation under the SRLTA?

Your rights under the Seattle Municipal Code really depend upon how the lease is worded. Under a month to month agreement, the landlord must have...

Am i wrong

Ms. Powell is correct, while you may have a valid claim, it is never advisable to withhold rent. Withholding rent give the landlord the upper hand...

If an unlawful detainer has been filed what should I do

Your next step depends upon a couple of factors. 1) Are you in a lease, or a month to month agreement. If you are in an unexpired lease, you have...

Lease overrides tenant law?

Under the RLTA, a tenant is not allowed to waive any rights in a lease agreement. A 30 day notice requirement for a tenant to vacate may violate...

Was the I served correctly?

If you responded to the summons and complaint you have appeared in the action. After a tenant has appeared in the action, the landlord may serve...

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My daughter received a letter from her landlord's bank stating that the house will be auctioned.

I really think you should hire an attorney to look into this matter for you. It is odd to hear a bank requesting the rent check when they do not...

Are tenants required to give 20 days notice prior to the end of a lease? Or only if breaking an agreement?

Year to year leases are specifically abolished in Washington. If your lease has a hold over clause it most likely means you lease will convert to...

Seattle does have a just cause ordinance, which means a landlord may not end the tenancy without just cause. The code is SMC 22.206. But there is...

My landlord is trying to change the least from 1050 to 1300 and just provided notice today on the 9th via email.

1) Yes, the landlord would need to provide 60 days notice prior to raising the rent more than 10% in a 12 month period in Seattle. 2) Maybe ....